Health Secretary Victoria Atkins says husband's sugar job no conflict
Victoria Atkins says she has always been absolutely "scrupulous" in declaring her interests. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - November 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Influencers warned by FTC over ‘inadequate’ disclosures of artificial sweetener promotions
A dozen social media influencers and two trade associations received warnings from the Federal Trade Commission on Monday for endorsing the safety of aspartame, an artificial sweetener, or for promoting the consumption of products containing sugar. By using health and diet creators, many of whom…#tiktok #ftc #samuellevine #valerieagyeman #nicholeandrews #lesliebonci #kerigans #stephaniegrasso #caraharbstreet #andreamiller (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
UK diabetes prevention program may have global impact
A nationwide programme to reduce the risk of developing diabetes in the UK is proven beyond reasonable doubt to work, a new study reveals.
The positive effects observed in the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme - the largest such project in the world helping people across the UK to lose weight and control their blood sugar levels - may have relevance globally for tackling the diabetes epidemic. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - November 15, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news
That's sweet! Sugar tax on soft drinks saves children's teeth by preventing more than 5,500 hospital admissions for extractions, study suggests
The levy encouraged manufacturers to reduce sugar content in soft drinks, which is one of the main reasons for tooth decay in children. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sugar tax saves more than 5,500 under-18s from teeth extractions
The sugar tax has saved thousands of children from having teeth removed, a study has revealed. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Concerns over new Health Secretary Victoria Atkins' 'conflict of interest' in war on obesity as it's revealed 47-year-old's husband is sugar tycoon
Victoria Atkins was yesterday brought in to oversee the UK's Department of Health in Rishi Sunak 's reshuffle - replacing Steve Barclay. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The fruit that could help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes
A popular breakfast food has been shown to improve blood sugar control and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Roche ’s subcutaneous injection of Tecentriq recommended by the EU’s CHMP for multiple cancer types
If approved, Tecentriq subcutaneous (SC) would be the first injectable PD-(L)1 cancer immunotherapy in the EU, cutting treatment time by approx. 80%1 The CHMP recommended Tecentriq SC for all indications of intravenous (IV) Tecentriq, including certain types of lung, liver, bladder and breast cancer2A majority of healthcare professionals surveyed in the IMscin001 study found that the SC formulation is easy to administer and could save time compared with IV1Basel, 14 November 2023 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the European Medicines Agency ’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (C...
Source: Roche Investor Update - November 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Roche ’s subcutaneous injection of Tecentriq recommended by the EU’s CHMP for multiple cancer types
If approved, Tecentriq subcutaneous (SC) would be the first injectable PD-(L)1 cancer immunotherapy in the EU, cutting treatment time by approx. 80%1 The CHMP recommended Tecentriq SC for all indications of intravenous (IV) Tecentriq, including certain types of lung, liver, bladder and breast cancer2A majority of healthcare professionals surveyed in the IMscin001 study found that the SC formulation is easy to administer and could save time compared with IV1Basel, 14 November 2023 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the European Medicines Agency ’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (C...
Source: Roche Media News - November 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Beyond insulin: Medi-Cal expands patient access to diabetes supplies
California's Medicaid program is making it easier for people with diabetes to obtain the supplies they need to manage their blood sugar. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - November 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Angela Hart | KFF Health News Source Type: news
10 Warning Signs You May Have Diabetes
About one in 10 Americans, or 34.2 million people, live with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data through 2018. Other findings from the data show that one in three people in the country have prediabetes, higher than normal blood sugar level, which can turn…#tempo #xerostomia #hyperphagia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The meal plan that could help diabetics have better control of their blood sugar levels
GP Dr Hana Patel shared her advice on the NHS-backed plan. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA Approves Zepbound, the Most Potent Weight Loss Drug Yet
Weight loss drugs have dominated the headlines over the past year, and now there’s a new medication that may be the most effective one yet.
On Nov. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved tirzepatide (which will be sold under the brand name Zepbound), to treat overweight and obesity. Made by Eli Lilly and Co., the drug is already approved, in different doses, for type 2 diabetes, as Mounjaro, and its effectiveness in those patients is due in part to its weight loss effects.
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About 70% of Americans are overweight, with a body mass index (BMI) between ...
Source: TIME: Health - November 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
‘We Got Creamed’: J.D. Vance Drops Lengthy Post-Mortem on Ohio Abortion Measure, Now Favors ‘Exceptions’
AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) did not mix words on Wednesday as he admitted “we got creamed” after voters approved an amendment to Ohio’s constitution to enshrine abortion rights. “For pro lifers, last night was a gut punch. No sugar coating it,” Vance wrote on Twitter,…#jdvance #ohio #twitter #democrat #republicans #supremecourts #donaldtrump #democrats #manuraju #nt (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dietitian reveals the fascinating reasons why children are obsessed with chicken nuggets - and it's not because they are full of sugar
Chicken nuggets are loved by children across the world and it's often assumed the obsession lies with the salt, sugar and fat they contain. But experts say that's not true. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
